NOT AT ALL

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Yesterday we learned the difference between the words NO and NOT. Today we are going to look at an expression using one of these words.

Today's expression is: not at all

Meaning 1: It is a polite reply to thank you. It means the same as you're welcome.

Example 1:
Alicia: Thank you for looking after my plants while I was away, Jill. I really appreciate it.
Jill: Not at all. Since you live so close to me, it was really not a problem.

Meaning 2: To emphasize a negative statement.

Example 2:
I am not at all surprised that Greg failed his driving test. His hand-foot coordination is very poor!

Example 3:
This job is not at all what I thought it would be. I was expecting something a little more exciting, or at least challenging, and I have to say that the things I do are quite repetitive.

On Monday we will look at another expression related to NO.

⇒ For now, I encourage you to get some writing practice in English by writing your own sentence (or two) using todays expression. You can post your sentences to one of our social media sites (Facebook or Bluesky) and we will give you feedback about your writing as soon as possible.

Enjoy the rest of your day!